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Happy Holidays from the entire team at Wings and Helicopters. This will be our last enews until the New Year, but be sure to keep checking out our website for breaking industry news throughout the holidays.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Wings
 
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Air Transat pilots secure wage gains topping 50 per cent under tentative deal

Most Air Transat pilots will see raises of well over 50 per cent under the tentative deal reached at eleventh hour.


Boeing finalizes $4.7B acquisition of key 737 Max supplier Spirit AeroSystems

Boeing completed a $4.7 billion purchase of key supplier Spirit AeroSystems, which builds fuselages for 737 Max jetliners.


Remote First Nations kids ‘so excited’ to meet Santa on latest Wasaya tour

Squeals of delight greeted jolly old Saint Nick as he entered each First Nation school gymnasium on his tour of far north.


Skydiver dangles at 15,000 feet after parachute catches on plane's tail in Australia

Investigators released dramatic images of a skydiver’s parachute becoming entangled on an airplane’s tail.


Canadian Armed Forces member charged in foreign interference investigation

CAF member charged in a joint police operation looking into foreign interference and security of information.


Crown may seek long-term offender status for airport carjacker

Man caught after a 2024 carjacking outside Prince George Airport is scheduled to return to BC court.


US DOT says airlines don't have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recalls

New guidance telling airlines they do not have to cover passenger expenses caused by recalls.


 
 
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Cirrus SR Series G7+ Now Certified by Transport Canada

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Bombardier wins $753M contract to replace RCAF's Challengers

The federal government says it will purchase six Global 6500 jets to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force's remaining Challenger aircraft, which are used to shuttle around VIPs like the prime minister and Governor General. » 
 
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WestJet pauses move to install non-reclining seats after blowback

WestJet has paused a move to install non-reclining seats on a big slice of its fleet after pushback from employees and passengers. » 
 
 
 
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ATAC Congratulates 2025 DCAM Flight Instructor Safety Award Winner

ATAC proudly congratulates Daniel Gillett, Assistant Chief Flight Instructor at MFC training, recipient of the 2025 DCAM Flight Instructor Safety Award, presented at ATAC’s Canadian Aviation Conference in Montreal. His dedication to safety and mentorship sets a high standard. Honourable mention goes to Kyla Ewasuik, Chair and Chief Flight Instructor at Alberta College of Aeronautics. ATAC recognizes the crucial role instructors play in shaping aviation safety. » Visit our website
 
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Small plane crashes in central Mexico, killing at least 7 people

Plane crashed in central Mexico while trying to make an emergency landing Monday. » 

Inflation steady at 2.2% in November despite grocery price hike

Statistics Canada reports the overall inflation rate held steady in November. » 

Here's a list of November inflation rates for selected Canadian cities and by province

Statistics Canada cautioned that figures may have fluctuated widely because they are based on small samples. » 

October manufacturing sales down one per cent at $71.5M: Statistics Canada

Statistics Canada says total manufacturing sales fell one per cent to $71.5 billion in October. » 

Bank of Canada leaves key interest rate unchanged at 2.25%

Bank of Canada signalled the 2.25 per cent level is about right to balance inflation with growth. » 

Ottawa signs partnership with Canadian firms on military's Arctic satellite project

Telesat and MDA Space to develop satellite communications for the Canadian Armed Forces in Arctic. » 

Senator says FAA administrator failed to sell multimillion-dollar airline stake as promised

Claims head of FAA has not sold off his multimillion-dollar stake in airline he led since 1999. » 

United Airlines flight safely returns to Dulles airport after engine failure during takeoff

United Airlines flight experienced an engine failure during takeoff from Dulles International Airport. » 

 
 
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